For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 590 students in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Shields are Michael J Mcgivney, Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education and Swan Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Swan Valley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI include Michael J Mcgivney, Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education and Swan Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw?
the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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